I got my batteries tested today and the guy told me they tested like 1250 cca, and there 850


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voltage regulator on the alternator went out. i'm not sure on what can happen to electrical components but it can't be good. now the regulator is almost as much as a whole new alternator.

 

Well I had them tested a while ago and they were fine


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a battery with a shorted cell can make voltage over 12.9 if i recall correctly

 

whats the volts at idle?? you have 2 alternators or one?

 

I have one alternator I'll have to go check volts


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i want 2 alternators. does the second one get rid of A/C?

 

hey Adam and Geoff, its really hard not to on this thread

 

I always keep a freaking eye open to see if people cuss on the open forum

 

my 01 has 2 alternators from the factory. and of course i got a/c! i guess it was an option, but idk what year that was. most all the new trucks i believe have 2 alternators...

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i think my truck produces around 14.3volts at idle. might dip down a little with all the lights and flashers on...if you are producing way more than that (over 15 or 16) then i'd think the voltage regulator would be bad like someone else suggested. if its in the 14 volt range i wouldn't bother with it!